Bryce Trevett and Angel Hernandez were enjoying a day jet skiing off the coast of Palos Verdes in Los Angeles when they spotted something strange floating in the water. From a distance, it looked like a balloon bobbing on the surface of the ocean. However, when they approached for a closer look, they were met with a shocking discovery.
What they initially mistook for a harmless balloon turned out to be a juvenile Loggerhead sea turtle in distress. The poor creature was heavily entangled in the mylar balloon and struggled to free itself as it floated helplessly in the water. Bryce and Angel knew they had to act fast to save the distressed turtle.
In a heartwarming video captured by the pair, Bryce can be seen jumping into the water to save the turtle. The sea turtle’s back flippers were firmly caught in the balloon fibers, and its head and front flippers were hopelessly entangled in the plastic. It was a race against time to free the turtle from its predicament.
The two decided to release the sea turtle back into the ocean because it looked sturdy and healthy. The ocean is said to be full of abandoned balloons that threaten marine life, according to Bryce and Angel, who have discovered a turtle tangled in debris twice in the past two months.
The two wish that instead of releasing balloons into the atmosphere, people would properly dispose of them. This video is both very depressing and enlightening. It’s time for people to stop littering and endangering the health of other animals.
What makes this story even more poignant is the fact that Bryce and Angel have encountered sea turtles entangled in the wreckage not once, but twice in the past two months. Their experiences shed light on the significant threat posed by abandoned balloons in our oceans.
Balloons released into the atmosphere can travel long distances before eventually descending into the ocean, where they pose a serious threat to marine life. Sea turtles in particular are vulnerable to these hazards, as they can mistake floating balloons for prey and swallow them, with potentially fatal consequences.
Bryce and Angel hope their actions will serve as a reminder to us all about the importance of responsible disposal of balloons and other plastic waste. Instead of recklessly releasing balloons into the air, they encourage people to dispose of them properly. The health and well-being of our marine life depend on our collective efforts to reduce pollution and protect our oceans.
In a world filled with stories of environmental degradation, Bryce and Angela’s heroic rescue mission is a shining example of the positive impact that individuals can have when they decide to take action and make a difference. It’s a poignant reminder that by working together and being responsible stewards of our environment, we can help protect the incredible biodiversity of our oceans and ensure a better future for all living things.
Watch Bryce and Angel rescue a stranded sea turtle by clicking the video below!